New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson was treated and released from a West Virginia hospital on Tuesday after needing oxygen from the altitude at Saints training camp.

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Lyons Yellin
Gannett Louisiana

New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson was released from an area hospital on Tuesday just hours after suffering beathing difficulties while watching his team practice during its morning session at The Greenbrier, team spokesman Greg Bensel said.

Benson, 87, was first examined by medical personnel and given oxygen, as a matter of caution, before he was transported to an area hospital. Team officials believe the altitude, nearly 2,000-feet above sea level, affected him.

"This morning, Mr. Benson left practice after not feeling well due to symptoms related to the altitude here in West ...